Culture
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Jan Balabán: some kind of answer
The major literary event of last year was a sad one. One of this country’s foremost writers, Jan Balabán died in his sleep at the tragically early age of 49, a huge loss…
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Michal Cimala – Avant garde instruments and sculptures (from the Berlino to snowguitars) at Prague’…
In this week’s Arts we visit Prague’s DOX Gallery of contemporary art featuring a new exhibition by young Czech artist, avant garde musician and assistant professor at the…
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A love of pork, Kafka and yo-yoing
In this week’s edition of Panorama: a taste of country life in Prague – city hall organizes a pig slaughtering feast on Náměstí Míru. The Czech capital boasts a unique and…
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Culture Ministry looking at new concepts for Prague’s classic stages
The Ministry of Culture is devising a new conceptual plan for Prague’s premier, state-run theatres. A group of experts has been put together to consider various…
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Czech e-book revolution yet to be kindled
If you live in the United States or many parts of Western Europe, you will almost certainly have come across e-books. Downloading books electronically has become a major…
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New drama-doc on Nicholas Winton story premieres in Prague
A new drama-documentary premiered in Prague on Thursday evening about the incredible story of Nicholas Winton. Called ‘Nicky’s Family’, the film retells the story of the…
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New exhibit at Café Slavia captures four decades in the life of the great Czech actor Jan Werich
A new photo exhibition at Prague’s Café Slavia depicts four decades in the life of the great Czech actor, playwright, and comic Jan Werich. The exhibit, entitled “Jan…
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Miroslav Srnka, a rising star of contemporary classical music
In the sometimes baffling but absolutely innovative world of “contemporary classical” music in the Czech Republic, few young composers have enjoyed the kind of success…
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New Film Critics’ Awards recognise best in Czech cinema
Thursday evening saw the awarding of the first-ever Czech Film Critics Awards at Prague’s Archa Theatre. The awards are meant as a dignified alternative to the more…
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Viktor Janiš and the art of jumping through linguistic hoops
Why did the communists ban comics? Why is it so hard to translate the 19th century English novel into Czech? And what does this have to do with a 17th century battle in…
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New series maps changes in Czech film industry over last 20 years
The public broadcaster Czech TV has begun airing a new 20-part series looking back on Czech film and the film industry since 1989. Called Rozmarná léta českého filmu (The…
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Milan Hlavsa - legendary Plastic People frontman remembered
January 5th marks ten years since the death of Czech underground music legend Milan Hlavsa. At the age of just 49 in 2001, the frontman for The Plastic People of the…
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